[895.0LX]

hey guys. so tonight i am going to the tracks to run my car for the first time. i have never drag raced before im pretty excited about it. im looking to get atleast a 14.7. the car right now is pretty much completly stock. i have flowmaster cat back, a k&n air filter and msd ingnition. its a 5 speed 89 5.0 lx hatch. i think a can pull the 14.7 off. just drive it like i stole it. ill let you guys know how i do later tonight

[Silverstang2004]

good luck!!! Just ran a 14.4 last weekend in my 04 GT...3.73gears CAI and exhaust

[302Feen]

Originally Posted by 895.0LX

hey guys. so tonight i am going to the tracks to run my car for the first time. i have never drag raced before im pretty excited about it. im looking to get atleast a 14.7. the car right now is pretty much completly stock. i have flowmaster cat back, a k&n air filter and msd ingnition. its a 5 speed 89 5.0 lx hatch. i think a can pull the 14.7 off. just drive it like i stole it. ill let you guys know how i do later tonight

Since it's your first time ever drag racing, don't be upset if you don't hit a 14... Experience is everything!
My first time at the strip I was all over on my times, from mid 15's to mid !17's!
Being your first time, just get to know the track and your car. Find out where your car likes to shift and what RPM to launch at.

Are you going to be running on your regular street tires?

[895.0LX]

302feen...i am running just street tires

[302Feen]

Originally Posted by 895.0LX

302feen...i am running just street tires

That's what I ran on every time I've been to the track...
Just be careful on your launches. My car is also mostly stock, and I have to launch at around 2K-2500 RPMs to keep from doing a burn out off the line. Every car is different though, every time you line up at the light, try different launching RPMs... 3500, then 3K, then 2500, etc. Once you get off the line, drive it like you hate it!

Trust me, I used to think drag racing was easy until I tried it myself. There is a lot of skill involved.

[895.0LX]

i was thinking about launching around 2k too. but like you said just try different ways everytime i get up there. ill eveantually figure out the sweet spot

[302Feen]

Originally Posted by 895.0LX

i was thinking about launching around 2k too. but like you said just try different ways everytime i get up there. ill eveantually figure out the sweet spot

That's exactly it!

I bet after you go, you'll realize just how bad you need a good suspension setup. I know I did.

[RLG34750]

street tires and stock mustang 1st timer

you are setting your goal a little high

just have fun & be safe.....